Staff Writer With AFP
-
Air
German Army Orders 62 Airbus Military Helicopters
The German army has signed a contract for 62 multi-role military helicopters and taken options on another 20, Airbus said, in what the company said was the largest order for the H145M.
Read More » -
Air
S. Korea Scrambles Jets After Chinese, Russian Warplanes Approach
South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets as two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defense zone.
Read More » -
Americas
Venezuela, Guyana Leaders to Meet to ‘De-escalate’ Tensions
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana will meet for talks that analysts say could "de-escalate" tensions but will do little to resolve their countries' long-standing territorial dispute.
Read More » -
Air
Russia Says Downed Nine Ukrainian Drones Near Moscow
Russia said its air defense systems had downed nine Ukrainian drones headed towards the capital, hours ahead of a highly anticipated news conference from President Putin.
Read More » -
Europe
US Intel Says 315,000 Russian Casualties in Ukraine: Congress Source
Some 315,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022, nearly 90 percent of its pre-war force, a congressional source said.
Read More » -
Africa
Niger Says All French Troops Will Have Left by December 22
The ongoing withdrawal of French troops participating in an anti-jihadist mission in Niger will be complete by December 22, the Sahel country's army said.
Read More » -
Cyber
UK Defense Ministry Fined for Afghan Data Breach
The UK defense ministry has been fined $440,000 for disclosing personal information of 265 Afghans seeking to flee the Taliban.
Read More » -
Europe
Russia Forces Claim ‘Advanced Significantly’ in South Ukraine
Russian forces in southern Ukraine have "advanced considerably" around the village of Novopokrovka in the Zaporizhzhia region, Moscow's occupational authorities said.
Read More » -
Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Attack on Norway-Flagged Tanker
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Norwegian-flagged tanker, an attack the Iran-backed group said was part of its military campaign against Israel.
Read More » -
Asia Pacific
Suicide Attack on Pakistan Army Base Kills 23 Soldiers: Military
At least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistan military base in an attack claimed by Pakistani Taliban affiliates.
Read More »